“A Japanese Children’s Classic from Italy: Translating Edmondo de Amicis’ Cuore in Prewar Japan” Dr. Melek Ortabasi

The Global Japanese Studies Model Unit will organize a lecture by Dr. Melek Ortabasi (Simon Fraser University).

Edmundo de Amicis’s children’s literature classic Cuore became a world-wide hit shortly after its publication in 1886. This lecture will examine the rich history of the translations of this education novel in Japan, with a special focus on the period from the Meiji era (when it was first introduced) until WWII.

Event Overview

• Date and time: May 27, 2022, 16:30 – 18:00 (JST)
• Language: English
• Lecturer: Dr. Melek Ortabasi (Simon Fraser University)
  Melek Su Ortabasi – Department of World Languages and Literatures – Simon Fraser University (sfu.ca)
• Venue: Room 681,  Building 36, Toyama Campus, Waseda University.
• Participation is free.
• Please contact the following e-mail address for participation.
  [email protected]